GRE Word List

AVOCATION

a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby

The meaning of the word avocation is a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby.

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WordMeaning
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
pragmatista practical approach to problems and affairs
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
rallyto muster for a common purpose
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
waifa stray person or animal